Understanding and Optimising the Nutraceutical Properties of Fruit and Vegetables

Provides a comprehensive overview of the wealth of research on analysing, understanding and optimising the nutraceutical properties of fruit and vegetables, focussing primarily on phytochemicals/phytochemical compounds Reviews the current research on mechanisms of action and the potential role of key phytochemical compounds, such as antioxidants and flavonoids, in preventing the onset of chronic diseases Explores current advances in understanding and improving the nutraceutical properties of key horticultural crops, including apples, cranberries, broccoli and other brassicas

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 178676850X
• ISBN13: 9781786768506
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"